HP ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP

Advanced tasks
Setting security options
Use the “Security” page of BIOS Configuration to enhance the security of your computer.
NOTE: Not all options are available on all computers, and additional options may also be included.
To set security options:
1. Access BIOS Configuration, and click Security.
2. Select any of the options listed in the table below.
3. Change the settings as needed.
4. Click Apply to apply the new settings and leave the window open.
– or –
Click OK to apply the new settings and close the window.
Security
Option Action
BIOS Administrator Password
NOTE: This option may be called “Setup Password”.
Click the Set button to set a BIOS administrator password.
System IDs
Option Action
Ownership Tag Enter, view or change.
Asset Tracking Number Enter, view or change.
TPM Embedded Security
NOTE: This feature is supported only on computers equipped with the HP ProtectTools Embedded
Security Chip (TPM).
Option Action
Reset of TPM from OS Enable or disable.
OS Management of TPM Enable or disable.
Embedded Security Device Availability Select available or hidden.
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